Topic: DesignaKnit

Use the BL1 or BL5 Cables to connect DesignaKnit on your computer to your Brother Electronic Knitting Machine.

This is the beginnings of learning how to convert graphics by starting with black and white line drawings and converting them into a stitch pattern. We will
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This video will cover conversion techniques for block colored patterns, much like filling in a coloring page with blocks of color. Again the importance of
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It is fun to create a full color design on a child's sweater front. He we take two cute puppies in a basket and convert them to a design. We how to determine
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You might see a hand knitting design that includes a legend of all the dimensions. Perhaps you have a sketch and you’ve added all of your dimensions.
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Part 3 You might see a hand knitting design that includes a legend of all the dimensions. Perhaps you have a sketch and you’ve added all of your
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DesignaKnit Original Pattern Drafting is so incredibly full featured that is can be overwhelming to the new user. Here we take the use of various different
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This is one of the simplest and most basic start of manipulation of individual garment pieces within the garment shape to start learning how to use the Original
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Everyone should have a garment shaping file for a six month old infant to be prepared for celebrations of new life between family and friends. This exercise
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Thumbnails are now also used for shape files and palette files in addition to stitch patterns and standard graphic files. Shape files can be searched by the
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This option allows you to easily create intermediate garment shaping files in a series of sizes. In this example, we will use a pants pattern in Small and
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On any garment piece, by zooming in along the edge of the garment piece and selecting exact stitch layout using View / Stitch Handles will then show light
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Now, you have the ability to lay out your stitch patterns directly on your garment pieces in Original Pattern Drafting. Lay out different patterns on each
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Want to finish fast using Original Pattern Drafting? Use keyboard shortcuts to make designing easier and faster.

Tips for using the DAK 8 Measuring tools. Get finished fast with shortcuts. The example measures the front opening and neck edge to calculate the number of
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Garment (Japanese) notation knitting instructions can be very easy to follow. Customize the printout of your DesignaKnit knitting instructions so they are
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Want to customize the printing format of the Garment (Japanese) Notation output? One small change can make the abbreviations easier to follow.
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DesignaKnit doesn't automatically create PIECES for neckbands and collars. (It does generate knitting instructions) Learn to create your own neckband
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Customize pattern pieces in Original Pattern Drafting. Watch as we create a design that will incorporate multiple stitch patterns. Also good for colorblock
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Practice using Original Pattern Drafting with this simple 2 piece camisole. Gain confidence in: Creating basic shapes Fit-to-length and
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This powerful knitting software can be used in so many ways! For this exercise we will be designing and knitting a heart shaped pillow cover. Skills
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Quickly create an off-center v-neck opening using Standard Garment Shaping and Original pattern Drafting. Make a one-of-a-kind design with DAK.

Add waist shaping for a dress or sweater and show off your hourglass shape! This is a basic exercise to get practice using the Original Pattern Drafting tools -
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Accurately determine the EXACT size of a piece in DesignaKnit. Position words, motifs or stitch patterns. Know exactly how large to knit a piece for cut 'n sew.

DesignaKnit Original Pattern Drafting is so incredibly full featured that is can be overwhelming to the new user. Here we take the use of various different
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Create a sideways knit cardigan with set-in sleeves that fits you!

Create a kids cardigan without side seams using the DAK "join" feature. Eliminate the seams and make have perfectly aligned motifs in the body of the sweater.
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Let DAK quickly position your buttonholes. With just a few steps accurately place either vertical or horizonal buttonholes

Create a triangle shawl to your desired size. Take your needlebed limitations into consideration and let DAK estimate the yarn needed.

Inserting markers as we knit, helps with seaming and joining. Use the DesignaKnit Markers feature and add markers to be used with the Garment Outline and
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3 ways to adjust sleeve length in DesignaKnit. Use either Original Pattern Drafting or Standard Garment Shaping. There is no excuse for sleeves that are the
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Create curved hem corners at the side seams of a sweater. Use Original Pattern drafting to create the curves.

Placing markers in DAK can be helpful in placing motifs, indicating row repeats or positioning darts. Often overlooked this handy tool can be very useful.

Modify a sweater in Original Pattern Drafting to add bust darts. Let DAK do the math for you!

Often we see garment designs in stores, catalogs, knitting magazines even sewing patterns. How many times have you said, “I could knit that!”?
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If you need more tummy room in your sweaters, use DAK to lengthen and widen the front of your sweater. Use Original Pattern Drafting to easily make the pattern
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Explore Diagonal Shaping choices in Original Pattern Drafting. Learn more about shaping methods
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In Original Pattern Drafting, the Curve Tool is a powerful addition to your designing. It has quite a few options and can be a bit confusing. Get some
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When copying knitting patterns in DAK (or creating from scratch) there's one tool that can be extra helpful. Switching between inches/cm and stitches/rows
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Here are 4 methods of replicating shaping changes from one piece to another. Our example uses curved hems. Create curves on the front, then use one of the
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Create a kangaroo pocket piece to your dimensions with DesignaKnit. With just a few steps, you'll be ready to knit either a curved or straight pocket to add to
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Use DAK to create templates for Cut 'n Sew. Use a little-known feature of DAK to make quick work of creating a personalized neckline template you can use again
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Let DesignaKnit calculate how much yarn you need for your project. Weigh and measure your swatch and DAK will use the stitch count of your pattern to
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Modify the size of the upper arm and the neckline changes .. what??? When designing your own raglan sweaters in Standard Garment Styling, it's important to
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DAK offers 2 options for measuring the depth of armholes. Explore both methods and examine when to best use each.

When you want to get knitting, you want to spend your time at the machine, not the computer! If you’ve knitted your swatch and know your gauge, use
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Adjust the upper arm dimension in DesignaKnit Standard Garment Styling BEFORE using Original Pattern Drafting.

For best results, create shoulder shaping in Standard Garment Styling, not Original Pattern Drafting.

Compare the Garment Text and Garment Notation printing instructions in DAK. Explore creating a "cheat sheet" for the Garment Notation (Japanese Notation) format
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One powerful trick to use DesignaKnit to duplicate a sweater you love (or a hand knitting pattern). If you know the measurements, enter them in DAK and use the
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This video is appropriate for the new user to DesignaKnit to rapidly create a sweater ready to knit. It also is a great refresher course for those who haven't
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Now that you have created your first garment, it is easy to create a second garment using a few simple changes. We will cover changing tensions, reading
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We can use the Measurements Table to 'trick' DesignaKnit 8 into creating a short sleeve top. Here in this tutorial, we will make a short sleeved ladies cardigan
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We already played tricks on DesignaKnit, fooling it into making a cute short sleeved top with crocheted edges. Here in this tutorial, will make a winter
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When you choose Custom sizing instead of the built in DesignaKnit 8 Standard Size Measurement database, a new Custom Sizing database opens up for you to select
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Here we will create a small diamond Fairisle pattern for a handknit seater for a six month old baby. We will be using the pencil and drawing on multiple repeats
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DesignaKnit 8 has a multitude of icon tools to help you create that perfect design. We will be walking you through how each icon works, the options that they
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DesignaKnit 8 has a multitude of icon tools to help you create that perfect design. We will be walking you through how each icon works, the options that they
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Here we will look at the different palettes available to us for designing in colors, stitches and crossed cables. All of these techniques are suitable for both
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Here we will look at the different palettes available to us for designing in colors, stitches and crossed cables. All of these techniques are suitable for both
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This tutorial discusses the layout for a baby blanket, the use of a graphic pattern from the DesignaKnit Graphics Studio conversion, the use of Palette Replace
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This tutorial covers how to correctly place cables down on to your stitch design as a design element. They can be simple 1 x 1 cable crosses or very complicated
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Position a large motif on a square pillow cover. Practice using DAK tools in a practical application. In Original Pattern drafting, create size and
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A basic review of how to use DAK stitch pattern files provided by Knit it Now in patterns and the Stitch Library.

****This Video is specific to Brother machines ***** Have you ever received error messages when creating or editing lace stitch Patterns?
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Are you new to the Lace Tool? Here are the basics for getting started

If your stitch symbols aren't being displayed, here's a quick fix.

Learn how to knit a swatch using a Silver Reed electronic knitting machine and DesignaKnit. This tutorial explains why gauge settings in DesignaKnit are
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Create and position a single motif in DAK. Create a Welcome Banner with a single letter on each triangle. The techniques used will show you how to put
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Adding text to your knitting is a snap with DesignaKnit. Explore the power of the text tool by adding a name to the top of a Christmas Stocking. This feature
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Now in this version of DesignaKnit, using the program we can update the program to its newest release easily. We will go through the actual steps involved
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